Chouteau County
MontanaFIPS 30015
Pop. 5,8952 HospitalsSVI 0.26RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Chouteau County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.9% | 8.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.5% | 33.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 14.0% | 11.9% | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,966.862 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
13
NPs & PAs
222.3 per 100k
1
Dentists
50
Hospital Beds
8.6 per 1,000
$11,631.47
Medicare Per Capita
2000.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Chouteau County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.0% | — | |
| Depression | 23.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | — | |
| COPD | 8.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.6% | — | |
| Disability | 34.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.26
Socioeconomic Status0.28
Household Composition & Disability0.12
Minority Status & Language0.59
Housing Type & Transportation0.37
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Chouteau County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Medical Center | Big Sandy | 25 | CAHRural |
| Missouri River Medical Center | Fort Benton | 25 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.